We are entering a new technological era which marks the end of so-called 'easy oil'. This shift creates an increased complexity in energy projects and a growing concern for both environmental impacts and the potential for damage to local populations.

Furthermore, the mishandling of recent catastrophes by large energy companies - as well as the largely unpublicised leaks - have cast serious doubts as to their ability to prevent severe accidents from occurring and if they do to limit their development.

Given all of these factors, there is a growing concern for how prepared energy companies are to deal with the new risks they face. This conference aims to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and present new research results on this pressing issue.